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By popular demand, here's the timelapse I produced of nearly the entire construction process: 9Y_xaxvX0vc I know this is for Under Construction but I didn't see anywhere for "finally freshly completed" builds and thought I'd post here. I have a timelapse I've been working on from a Nest cam...

Hello everyone, New owner here now that the pool is finally completed. Salt will be added next week and I am looking for some recommendations on what chemicals I should have on hand to maintain the pool myself. As mentioned it is a salt pool and I am not sure what other info you need to assist...

Hi everyone, We are getting ready to sign the contract for our new in ground pool in Austin, TX. Pool is a bit on the smaller size (15' x 20', ~8000G) to keep enough yard space for the kiddos. The PB is strongly recommending the UV + Ozone but lots of reading on TFP has me leaning towards SWG...

Hello there, I am new to this community and this is my first post! I am hoping to see what you guys think about a quote I received for my pool + spa project, I want to know if it’s fairly priced/ is there any room for negotiation. Please take a look and thank you guys in advance!! Pool...

Have two competing pool quotes: one is $52K (all-in) vs. $63K (pool & equipment, no pavers). Torn between which one to select. The cheaper option has a varied business record (good & bad reviews across town). Price would seem reasonable pre-COVID but now it seems low compared to others. Asked to...

We are choosing a builder in Bellaire, TX. I’ve been doing some reading here for a while now, and it’s been incredibly helpful. I’m hoping that everyone can give us some tips as we look at these quotes. I’ve tried to rearrange the actual quotes to make it apples to apples, but the result is a...

I would like to start by saying thank you. I've been to this site several times this year. After a while you get to know who to listen to and when to keep looking. Many searches have either ended here or even better got me thinking of a better way or method. I appreciate the open dialog and...

Hi everyone, We recently finalized our contract with a local PB and are very anxious to get started! It seems like everyone in our area has decided to get a pool due to COVID and thus, builders are booked up. We started the process in April and hopefully, will get everything started next week...

Well, here we are in Texas during a pandemic and drooling with envy at all of our friends and neighbors that have pools in their backyards. We're getting quotes this week, but thought I'd introduce myself, show my yard and see if the experienced members have feedback on the front end of the...

The construction of our new inground build was complete Memorial Day weekend. We got a terrible rain the entire weekend which left our backyard wet for about a week. About a week later we noticed the ground around our pool and spa still wet. After voicing our concern to our builder a Leak...

Good Evening, I would love to start by thanking everyone who has taken the time to contribute and share their lessons learned. There is so much useful information on this site. This community has inspired me to take this project on. Here is a little background; My family and I moved into this...

What’s up ya’ll! My girlfriend and I are underway with construction for our IG fiberglass pool. - 14’x30’ Latham Majesty Ocean Blue G2 - Jandy CL460 Filter - Jandy 1.65HP VS Pump - 2 PAL LED lights - 1 shelf bubbler Going for a very simple clean/modern build and look. So far we have taken...

Hello! About 4 weeks away from completion of my new pool. 24L x 14W, 11.5 gal pool. Can’t wait to learn and post with you guys. Attached are some pictures of my set up so far!

Hello! I am currently under construction on a 14x30' Latham Fiberglass pool in Memphis, TN and am excited to get started on my pool journey. Growing up I always dreamed of having a pool in my own back yard, but my parents were either too smart or too poor to concede to one :). I am blessed to...

Excited to find this forum :) wanted to start my first thread and will post updates and pics. We signed contract on 2/11/20 - permits almost done finally (hopefully this week) pool details: 15x31 Jandy AquaLink P4 PDA Automation AquaPure 1400 SWG Pentair Whisperflo 1HP Dual Speed Pump Pentair...

Hi, I am pretty new with taking care of my pool and this site has helped a lot. I got the water all good and balanced thank you all for your helpful posts and comments. Now my mother wants me to build some kind of shade structure near the pool. The entire backyard is concrete so I would need...

My husband and I are having a new pool installed, and we are having several issues with our builders. The builders are wanting final payment before the pool is complete, and they want us to pay the concrete company directly even though we have no contract with the concrete company only the pool...

Location: Southern California Type: In ground gunite Infinity Edge spa Size: 9' x 8' 3" Perimeter: 17' 4" Surface Area: 74.25 Sq. Ft. Volume: 1088 Gallons (Not counting surge tank) Water Weight: 9,074 Lbs. Initial Design Plans -...

Hi, It's my first post here, and I'm a self declared newbie to the pool space--about to fulfill a lifelong dream of having our own swimming pool. So plan is to build a rectangular 18x40 Gunite SWG pool, 3.5 to 7.5 feet deep, with a built in spa and an autocover to cover it all. There are no...

Hello, Soon to be pool owner. Excavation is tomorrow and install is shortly after that. Site has to be dug 20” to be level so it’s not as crazy as other stuff I’ve heard and read on here. I’m just worried about water collecting around it and ruining my pool. Basically what measures I...

Hello Everyone!!! My name is Julio and I would like to say hello. I just joined and excited to talk to the community. We are in the process of building our own pool. As we speak we are getting contractor's bid for all the pool phases. We live in Casa Grand Arizona and if anyone knows of great...

We are building a new spa and pool with a 29' negative edge and are looking for confirmation on all points, but especially the number and location of structural items (piers, etc.). I've attached the proposal and drawing. In addition to what's listed, I'm trying to decide whether to go salt or...

Hello! I am currently shopping for an above ground pool. I have never owned a pool so this is all new to me. I am pretty sure I want a 24 ft round pool. There are a few local stores near me and the closest major pool store would be Watson’s. I am trying to research online, but it seems like all...

Pool was plastered over a week ago with Diamondbrite. I have been doing the regular scrubs and checking the chemistry daily. There is a blob of plaster in the shallow end near the built in stairs and another small line of white plaster that juts out in another section. I don't know if its...

Hi TFP family! I've been on this site a handful of times over last couple of years trying to get the courage to pull the trigger on a pool. I finally gave my neighbor (pool builder) my deposit tonight! I will try to read all the great advice from past posts as much as time permits (Single mom...